Last updated on June 15, 2022 By MPGteam Over the course of 8 weeks, children ages 8-10 will meet virtually in a group of no more than 5 children and 2 clinicians once per week for 30 minutes learning different skills to help with emotion regulation. Parents will meet weekly together in a virtual group with the clinician for 1 hour following the child group to learn specific skills taught to the children in the group and how best to support their children when they become dysregulated. Dates & Schedule Meet one afternoon, weekly for 8 weeks Child group meets for one hour Parent group meets for one hour It is not mandatory to attend all eight weeks, but it is highly recommended. Makeup sessions are not available. Weekly Agenda & Learning Topics Week 1: Introduction to the group & emotion regulation basics Week 2: Zones of regulation & emotions Week 3: Identifying triggers Week 4: Connecting mind and body Week 5: Problem solving, size of the problem Week 6: Inner critic vs. Inner coach Week 7: Introduction to calming tools Week 8: Creating a home toolbox, saying goodbye Group Leader: Lauren Feiden, PsyD Cost: $350 per week per family ($150 for 30 min child session & $200 for 60 min parent session) Plus an intake fee of $100 for 1 hour (30 mins with parents and 30 mins with child) to determine goodness of fit for the group. Full payment of $2,800 is required before starting group. After group ends, we can provide a receipt for insurance reimbursement with a diagnosis and CPT telehealth codes (Intake 90791-95, Group Therapy 90853-95, and Group Parent Training 90849-95). Any missed sessions will be documented as such on the receipt. Limited to the first 5 accepted families Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: Child must be between the ages of 8-10 years old with average or above language and cognitive abilities Child has difficulty regulating emotions with parents, siblings and/or peers Child is motivated to work on difficulties Parents are seeking support/tools to manage dysregulation Child is not physically aggressive and does not have violent tendencies towards others Child does not have behavioral issues with non-family authority figures (coaches, tutors, teachers, etc..) Contact us today to sign up! Written by Joshua Rosenthal, PsyD